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Combined Parts and Labor Costs Flat in the First Quarter of 2025

Combined Parts and Labor Costs Flat in the First Quarter of 2025
New Report from TMC and Decisiv Shows Averaged Trends Unchanged From Previous Quarter

Washington – A new report from American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. indicated parts and labor costs were flat in the first quarter of 2025.

Position Available - Diesel Truck Technician & Shop Administrative Assistant Openings - B-H Transfer

B-H Transfer has openings in the Sandersville GA and McIntyre GA Maintenance Facilities

Candidates must have truck/trailer repair experience or be willing to train in-house until company trainers certify training is complete.

Must be able to read and write English to complete required paperwork and records and have knowledge or willingness to learn computer-based maintenance program.

Must be willing to participate in training courses that are given by the company or requested by the company.

Welcome New Members — June 2025

Welcome New TMC Members for June 2025!

(Listings from June 1 - June 30)

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TECHNICIAN COMPENSATION SURVEY RESULTS June 2025

SUMMARY
The Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Study Group conducted an online survey of approximately 500 TMC Fleet Executive level members and 100 Service Provider Corporate level members in the second quarter of 2025. Of these, 16 company representatives responded.

Most respondents were from Motor Carriers or Service Providers. About 44 percent were motor carrier representatives; 12.5 percent were service provider representatives. About 12.5 percent reported operations at a national level.

ATA, TMC Celebrate Sixth Annual National Technician Appreciation Week

Washington – Celebrating the hard work and commitment of professional technicians, the American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council announced June 5 that the sixth annual National Technician Appreciation Week will be held September 21-27.

Average Standard Repair Times (SRT) for 103 Commonly Performed Labor Tasks in Fleet and Service Provider Operations (2025)

ABSTRACT
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has released its latest “Fleet & Service Provider Average Standard Repair Time (SRT) Survey,” which was administered in the first half of 2025. The purpose of the study was to aid in establishing baseline repair times that will improve shop productivity and profitability. This is the sixth year that TMC has conducted the survey, providing a comparison of year-to-year SRT data.

TMC Releases 2025 Report on Standard Repair Times (SRTs) for Commonly Performed Maintenance Tasks

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Ten TMC member fleet and service provider members responded to TMC’s “Fleet & Service Provider Average Standard Repair Time (SRT) Survey,” which was administered in the first half of 2025. The purpose of the study was to aid in establishing baseline repair times that will improve shop productivity and profitability. This is the sixth year that TMC has conducted the survey, providing a comparison of year-to-year SRT data.

TMC Fleet Members Top Maintenance Concerns Shift Slightly From Fall 2024 to Winter 2025

TMC Fleet Members Top Maintenance Concerns Shift Slightly From Fall 2024 to Winter 2025 

Tires Listed as Top Five Concern for First Time Since Council Tracking Began in Winter 2023, According to Latest Survey

The things that keep fleet managers up at night shifted slightly through the end of March 2025, according to a winter survey conducted by ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) — at least when it comes to TMC fleet members’ top maintenance worries. 

Industry Leaders Recognized by TMC During Annual Meeting

Nashville, Tenn. – (Wednesday, March 12) Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored several industry professionals with a variety of awards for their important service to the council and the industry during the Council’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

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